Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $684,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $66,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$684,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$15.5 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $674,300 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $674,300 | 48 | $14.7 million |
| 2024 | $684,000 | 49 | $15.5 million |
How to apply
Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 20 | $395,000 |
| Oregon | 14 | $162,000 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $32,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $30,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $17,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cate School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $66,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $64,333 |
| Saint John's Health Center Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Bandon School District | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| Great Beginnings Montessory School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Good Neighbors Food Bank | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Las Madrinas | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| KCRW Public Radio | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $16,750 |
| Stanford University | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Gabriella Charter School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Marlborough School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| St Anne School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Four Winds Westward Ho | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Bandon Community Youth Center | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Coast Community Health Center | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| College of Wooster | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Coos History Museum | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Curry Health Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Evans Scholarship Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science & Industry | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Collegewillamette | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Southern Coos Health Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Sprague Community Theater | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| St Matthew's Parish School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $9,000 |
| Bandon Library Friends & Foundation Inc | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $7,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| Middlebury College | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Big Sky Youth Empowerment | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Eagle Mount | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Loyola Law School | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Stripping for A Cure | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Washed Ashoreartula Institute for Arts | Qualified charitable exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caryll Sprague Mingst
- Cynthia Sprague Connolly
- Elizabeth Sprague Day
- Caryll Sprague Knapp
Questions people ask
Does Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation give?
$684,000 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caryll Sprague Mingst (Trustee), Cynthia Sprague Connolly (Trustee), Elizabeth Sprague Day (Trustee) and Caryll Sprague Knapp (Trustee).
What does Norman F Sprague Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.